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Homemade Pico de Gallo Recipe
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HOMEMADE PICO DE GALLO

There are so many fancy recipes that foodies and recipe creators dream up, but sometimes the basics are better than anything new. This pico de gallo recipe is just a delicious combination of great flavors. It makes a lot and it never seems like too much!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword appetizers, cinco de mayo, dips, mexican, plant based, vegetarian
Prep Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 26kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2+ jalapeño peppers seeded, deveined and finely chopped
  • 4-5 cups finely chopped roma tomatoes
  • cups finely chopped onion
  • cups chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice approx. 1-2 limes

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate (at least an hour - better overnight).
  • Season with salt and lime juice according to taste.

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Notes

Seeded jalapeno peppers are not that spicy in this salsa. Feel free to continue adding peppers to reach a mild heat - of course spice is all to taste!
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Nutrition

Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg